HARRISON YORK

Hi! I'm a junior at Duke University pursuing a double major in Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science (CS).

I am currently looking for engineering internship opportunities for summer 2025, particularly in the software, robotics, and aerospace industries.

Feel free to contact me with any questions!

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Experience

Microsoft - Software Engineering Intern

May 2024 - Jul 2024

Worked on frontend for Power Pages (business applications)

- Streamlined process for users to add custom web components to sites, saving time and increasing platform accessibility

- Collaborated with PM and design teams to collect user feedback and revise project implementation

- Learned React and TypeScript while completing project

Amazon - Software Engineering Intern

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

Worked as an SDE Intern on backend within AWS Lambda (cloud computing)

- Completed a proof-of-concept estimated to significantly reduce operating costs

- Implemented new logic and wrote corresponding unit tests with >90% coverage

- Used AWS, Java, and internal tools to deliver detailed design docs, presentations, and successful project

Violinist

Oct 2020 - Jun 2023

- Performed classical repertoire and client requests at weddings, restaurants, and other venues

- Volunteered at retirement homes and community events, playing up to 2 hours of music per event

- Promoted work by creating a music portfolio, produced recordings of pieces using audio software

Projects

Jabber - Robot Arm

Apr 2024 - May 2024

- Designed 100 MHz, 5-stage pipelined processor in Verilog to implement on an FPGA using Vivado and support a reduced MIPS instruction set

- Integrated processor with 3D-printed robot arm using analog joystick inputs and Assembly to control five servos

- Created custom prints (Fusion 360), circuits, and control signals (PWM)

- Utilized oscilloscope and other lab equipment for testing

SurgiScan

Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Medical education device designed to provide information on tool usage during surgeries

- Led circuit and software development of a medical device prototype within time, cost, and safety constraints

- Leveraged RFID technology to create a system of tagged tools and wearable devices to gather data

- Used Arduino, Java, Fusion, 3D-printing, soldering, Microsoft Office, and designed project website

Education

Duke University

2022 - 2026

BSE, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Activities:

Duke Motorsports
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

Academics:

GPA: 4.00
Dean's List with Distinction

Coursework:

Digital Systems
Computer Architecture
Data Structures & Algorithms
Mechanics & Electromagnetism
Multivariable Calculus
Differential Equations
Fields & Waves

San Clemente High School

2018 - 2022

International Baccalaureate Diploma & High School Diploma

Activities:

Triton Times - Editor-in-Chief
Tennis
Symphony Orchestra & Chamber Orchestra
American Legion California Boys State
National Honor Society

Academics:

Weighted GPA: 4.69
Unweighted GPA: 4.00

Awards

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholar

2023

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar

2022

SCHS Academic Awards: Math, English, Science, & Journalism

2022

National Hispanic Scholar (CollegeBoard)

2021